Benjamin W. Nelson

Ben is a sixth year doctoral student in clinical psychology at University of Oregon. His current research interests focus on 1) how relational experiences interact with physiological pathways to influence the onset and maintenance of psychopathology and subsequent physical health outcomes (i.e., inflammation and biological aging) and 2) quantifying digital phenotypes through the use of mobile and wearable technologies in order to measure affective behavior in real-time, continuously, and unobtrusively.

Experience

2013–present

Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology, University of Oregon

Education

2013

University of Oregon, M.S./Clinical Psychology

Grants and Contracts

2018

Graduate Student Research Grant

Role:

PI

Funding Source:

Center for the Study of Women in Society

2014

1440 Award

Role:

PI

Funding Source:

Mind and Life Institute

Honours

National Science Foundation Honorable Mention, Mind and Life 1440 Award, Center for the Study of Women in Society Graduate Student Research Grant